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COVID-19 Information (The University of Sheffield)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a sports hall, activity room and cafe.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include multi purpose pitches.
• Related link Goodwin Sports Centre (North Building).
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-sheffield/goodwin-sports-centre-north-building-2

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.

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• Comments View
  • 9 - 5 out of term
  • 8 - 6 in term time.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Sheffield.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Sheffield.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Main Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user not at all.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park gives access to the pitches.
  • Access to the main entrance from this car park is via a steep slope.
  • This is a category B car park.
  • For more details regarding parking at the university, please see the University Parking Services page http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/parkingservices.

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Parking (Pitches 1 & 2)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Comments View
  • There are no marked bays in this tarmac car park.
  • This car park is by prior arrangement only.
  • This car park gives access to pitches 1 and 2.
  • The entrance to this car park is on Witham Road.
  • There is a portaloo with one deep step within this car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance at both doors.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading from the road to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Reception (Membership Enquiries)

• Membership Enquiries is located immediately ahead on the right as you enter.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • The lowered section of the desk is 84cm high.
  • There is seating available opposite the reception desk.
  • There are vending machines available opposite the reception desk.
  • If this desk is not manned the main reception in North Block can be used for enquiries.
  • Please see the Goodwin Sport Centre - North Block guide for further information.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located just beyond reception.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Inside Access)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the steps beyond reception.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 120cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • This platform lift is used to access the accessible changing room on the ground floor and the sports hall.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices, a meeting room and the sports hall balcony.

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Level Change (Activity Room)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading from the rear foyer to the activity room.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There is a chair lift to overcome these steps (photograph 2).

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the centre.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a male toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 300cm (6ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible shower within this facility.
  • There is a similar female facility next to the male one.
  • This toilet is in a staff area which is secured by keypad.
  • Reception staff can take members through to this facility.

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Accessible Shower (Ground Floor)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet in the staff area.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 54cm (1ft 9in).
• Other facilities available include; a bench and drop down rail.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Standard Female Changing Room)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the platform lift.
  • There is stepped access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is a female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 155cm (6ft 5in x 5ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Shower (Standard Female Changing Room)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard female changing room.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • This shower has a removable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the centre.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the platform lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the sports hall.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Level Change (Standard Changing Room)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading from the rear foyer to the changing area.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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  • There are an additional five well marked deep steps with handrails both sides to the female changing room.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are 18m (19yd 2ft) from the platform lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.